The ECOWAS Court has ruled against the illegal removal of Nigeria’s former Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Prof. Nazifi Abdullahi Darma, from office in October 2025. The court nullified the decision by the ECOWAS Commission, stating it violated procedural fairness.
Darma, who served as a former commissioner, was removed from his position without due process. The court found that the removal was unlawful and lacked proper justification. The ruling marks a significant legal development in the region.
This decision follows years of legal battles over governance and accountability in Nigeria. Darma had previously challenged the removal, arguing it was politically motivated. The ECOWAS Court’s intervention underscores growing efforts to hold regional institutions accountable. The case highlights ongoing tensions between national and regional governance structures in West Africa.
